Licensed Vocational Nurse BHU - Loan Forgiveness & $7,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Days
Company: Alta Hospitals
Location: Pomona
Posted on: April 26, 2024
Job Description:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psych Tech is responsible
for providing patient care to individuals with physical, behavioral
and/or emotional conditions in an assigned psychiatry unit, by
carrying out individualized treatment plans that have been
established for each patient. -Administers oral and injectable
medications. -Will monitor patients' physical and emotional
well-being and report to registered nurse and medical staff. -Will
participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs and assist
with personal hygiene. -Develops and leads individual and group
educational sessions as part of specific therapeutic goals.
-Encourages patients to participate in social, recreational, and
other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills and
develop social relationships. Conducts effective patient/family
teaching.Southern California Hospital at Culver City has been
taking care of generations of Culver City and west LA residents. We
are a full-service, acute care hospital with a 24/7 emergency
department and nationally recognized patient safety. Now at 420
beds, SCH-CC is a general acute care hospital that utilizes many of
the latest medical treatments and technologies. The hospital offers
a wide range of inpatient and outpatient acute care services,
including an orthopedic center, cardiovascular services, acute
rehabilitation, sub-acute care, psychiatric care and chemical
dependency programs. Additionally, SCH-CC operates a 24-hour
emergency services center, which serves as a paramedic receiving
station and is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and
nurse specialists.
Union Pay Info: -
- Under RN supervision, provides care to patients in a behavioral
health crisis and/or medical patients, including assistance with
personal hygiene, medical health crisis, medication administration,
and maintaining a safe and clean environment. -Takes and records
measures of patient's general physical condition, vitals, etc.
-Performs specimen collection. Administers patient treatments or
procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner, and in
compliance with all policies/regulations. -Accurately evaluates and
documents the patient/family response to care.
- Collaborates with members of the health care team to develop
treatment plans and objectives for patients. -Will appropriately
document, intervene, advocate and evaluate patients and
appropriately maintain patient records/charts/documents in an
accurate and thorough manner. -Ensures Infection Control procedures
and HIPAA compliance.
- Observes patients physical condition and behavior, including
one-on-one observation for at-risk patients. Recognizes adverse
psychological reactions to care and reports significant changes. -
Provides proactive interventions and therapeutic
communication.
- Restrains violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by
verbal, and physical means as required and in accordance with
established policy.
- Conducts effective patient & family teaching in a timely manner
and provides appropriate resources. -Documents education in
accordance with established procedures.Required Qualifications:
- Current Licensure as a Vocational Nurse or Psychiatric Tech in
the State of California
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Vocational Nursing or
Psychiatric Tech
- AHA Basic Life Support
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in
English
- Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights,
weekends, and holidays
- Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly
changing environment
- De-escalation certification upon hire; Upon recertification,
SAMA Certification required
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees
only)Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent behavioral health experience in an Acute Psychiatric
setting
- SAMA Certification upon hire
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and
familiesSign-on Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sign-on
Bonus, you must have one or more years of experience. -Some
restrictions and exceptions may apply. -Current Hospital employees
are not eligible and former Hospital employees may not be eligible.
-The Sign-on Bonus Program is only available for full-time regular
positions. -Bonus payments are made in increments over the course
of 12 months to active employees in good standing.Pay Rate: Min -
$27.84 - Max - $37.41
Keywords: Alta Hospitals, Chino Hills , Licensed Vocational Nurse BHU - Loan Forgiveness & $7,000 Sign-on Bonus - Full Time, Days , Healthcare , Pomona, California
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